The Dare County Health & Human Services Foster Care Program partnered again this holiday season with the Outer Banks Hospital and Pirate’s Cove, who generously sponsored more than 30 foster children to make their Christmas special and…

Food Safety Tips for the Holidays With the holidays just around the corner, the Dare County Department of Health & Human Services would like to remind residents of important food safety practices that will ensure that you and your guests…

The first annual Out of the Shadows Suicide Awareness Walk will be held on Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Flight High School track in Kill Devil Hills, offering an important opportunity for the community to come together and work toward…

During the holiday season, there are a number of opportunities for those who would like to donate to help make the holidays special for local residents in need. The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services partners with a number of…

The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services (DCDHHS) would like to recognize two long-serving members of its Board of Health & Human Services for their hard work and contributions during their tenure. Tim Shearin, of Manteo, has…

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Dare County Department of Health and Human Services (DCDHHS) and the Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County (CYP) are working together to spread awareness and encourage all community members to…

In times of emergency, Dare County is able to provide assistance to residents with special medical needs. Special medical needs can include physical or mental health disabilities. Individuals with special medical needs could require care and…

Smart Kids R Safe Kids presented to Dare County 1st and 2nd Grade Students A Bright Ideas Competitive Grant Award from the North Carolina Public Health Preparedness and Response Branch awarded to Dare County Department of Health & Human…